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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.02, 635.78 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.02, 635.78 and 180.42 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.02 : 635.78 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.02/635.78 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.02x = 635.78 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.02x = 114,707.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,707.43/424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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